SAF

Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Convert waste into drop-in jet fuel. Decarbonize aviation with ASTM D7566-certified SAF produced from municipal and agricultural waste.

How SAF Works

The X-150 produces syngas that undergoes Fischer-Tropsch synthesis to create synthetic crude, which is then refined into jet fuel meeting ASTM specifications.

1

Syngas Production

Gasification produces clean syngas (CO + H₂) with optimal H₂/CO ratio (2:1) for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.

2

Fischer-Tropsch

Syngas is catalytically converted to liquid hydrocarbons (synthetic crude) at 200-350°C over iron or cobalt catalysts.

3

Hydroprocessing

Synthetic crude is hydrocracked and isomerized to produce jet fuel range hydrocarbons (C8-C16).

4

Certification

Final SAF meets ASTM D7566 standards and can be blended up to 50% with conventional jet fuel.

Technical Specifications

SAF Output

SAF Production (150 kg/h unit)15-20 L/day
Waste-to-SAF Conversion10-12% by mass
Fuel SpecificationASTM D7566 FT-SPK
Energy Density43 MJ/kg
Blend RatioUp to 50% with Jet A/A-1

Performance Metrics

Annual SAF Production (330 days)5,000-6,600 L/year
Overall Efficiency35-42%
Carbon Intensity10-20 gCO₂e/MJ
Lifecycle GHG Reduction80-90% vs. fossil jet fuel
Start-up Time< 6 hours

Real-World Applications

SAF configuration enables aviation decarbonization while solving local waste challenges

Airport-Based Production

Airports convert catering waste, packaging, and municipal waste from surrounding areas into SAF, creating a circular economy and meeting sustainability mandates.

Problem Solved: Aviation emissions, airport waste management costs

Benefit: On-site fuel production, carbon credit generation

Regional SAF Hubs

Waste management companies and energy developers aggregate agricultural and municipal waste to produce SAF for regional airline supply, earning premium prices and carbon credits.

Problem Solved: SAF supply shortage, expensive imports

Benefit: €1.5-2.5/L SAF revenue, waste tipping fees

Corporate Aviation Fleets

Airlines, cargo operators, and corporate jet fleets produce their own SAF from operational waste and purchased feedstock, meeting net-zero commitments and hedging fuel costs.

Problem Solved: Volatile jet fuel prices, carbon offset costs

Benefit: Predictable fuel costs, sustainability leadership

Economic Performance

€0.80-1.20

Production cost per liter of SAF

€9,000

Annual SAF revenue (5,500L at €1.60/L)

12 tonnes

CO₂ avoided annually vs. fossil jet fuel

SAF Market Opportunity

Market Drivers

  • EU ReFuelEU Aviation: 2% SAF by 2025, 70% by 2050
  • CORSIA carbon offsetting requirements for airlines
  • Corporate net-zero commitments driving SAF demand

Revenue Streams

  • SAF sales at €1.50-2.50/L (premium over fossil jet fuel)
  • Carbon credits (€50-100/tonne CO₂ avoided)
  • Waste tipping fees (€20-60/tonne feedstock)
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